and all I could think of the entire time was the McPoyle's from Always Sunny in Philadelphia
hahahahaha, i could never put my finger on it but i think you sir, have nailed it.
I've tried a lot to like this band, but i guess i am one of the ones that doesn't get it.
Took me a while to "get" this band also, but now they are one of my favorites. Choosing them over Soundgarden at Lollapalooza last year was tough, but I realized Arcade Fire is in their prime and I had seen/heard Chris Cornell a few times and knew it wouldn't be the same.
Some of their songs are very Springsteenish, which really attracted me to them, plus Funeral is such a kick ass album.
It's all happening....
East Troy 2003
Chicago x2, Summerfest x2, 2006
Chicago THE VIC, Lollapalooza, 2007
bonnaROOOOOOO 2008
Chicago x2 2009
Yeah I'm all for opinions and whatever, but I genuinely do feel a little sad for people that don't like Arcade Fire. I know they don't care that I feel that way and will make do with whatever inferior music it is that they like, but they're so damn good they really need to be enjoyed by all.
You've got to be kidding me with this. I'm somewhere in between with Arcade Fire, they're decent. Only own Funeral and can't get in to alot of their stuff, but not a hater. I see the appeal for sure, just not the god like acclaim they get from alot of people.
But come on, people who dont like them listen to "inferior music"? Pretentious much?
Okay I hadn't checked on this thread in a few days and I feel like I should clarify this just a bit. My comment was an attempt at a tongue-in-cheek reference to how all of the pretentious, Pitchfork-reading, self-righteous fans try to communicate their love for this band. I simply forgot a few key emoticons to clue everyone in. Now having said that, I do believe that they are far and away the best band to emerge in the last ten years and that like it or not, they will continue to be relevant and talked about for many years to come. I would just never seriously say it the way I did the other day. Sorry to stir the pot.
Now having said that, I do believe that they are far and away the best band to emerge in the last ten years and that like it or not, they will continue to be relevant and talked about for many years to come. I would just never seriously say it the way I did the other day. Sorry to stir the pot.
Are they really that relevant though? I've posted this before - I could literally pick any 10 people that I know and ask them if they know any Arcade Fire songs - and I would seriously be surprised if any of them even recognized the band....
I guess that is also just a sign of the times musically speaking.
Now having said that, I do believe that they are far and away the best band to emerge in the last ten years and that like it or not, they will continue to be relevant and talked about for many years to come. I would just never seriously say it the way I did the other day. Sorry to stir the pot.
Are they really that relevant though? I've posted this before - I could literally pick any 10 people that I know and ask them if they know any Arcade Fire songs - and I would seriously be surprised if any of them even recognized the band....
I guess that is also just a sign of the times musically speaking.
Well by no means would I really use this as a gauge because I know how 99% of the people on this board feel about the Grammy Awards, but for what it's worth they are nominated for Album of the Year and are the only "rock" band performing on the show. Having a #1 album doesn't mean that much any more, but they seem to be in the unique situation of maintaining their appeal and credibility to the indie hipsters while experiencing mainstream success.
The best recent comparison is probably Radiohead, except they show no signs of straying from what got them to this point the way Radiohead did. If they continue to put out an album every three years I firmly believe that they stand a chance at being as big as any band can be in this day and age. The fact that their live shows have been regarded as life-changing experiences by more than a few people is also in their favor.
not sure about the p4k hate here. they are one of many reasons why the band is what it is today. that 9.7 rating for funeral is legendary and had a huge impact on many of us here, who picked up the album because of it.
In many ways Arcade Fire is a terrible band to see live. If only for the reason that any other band you see after, is a let down. Its like picking Steinbeck or Dave Eggers as the author you will start reading if youve never read a book before, or reading Watchmen and Sin City, and Blankets for your first ever forays into graphic novel. These are the masters of their trade, of their art, and anything else is sort of downhill from there.
theres just something so primal and important and necessary about the act of screaming every single lyrics at the top of your lungs, with a bunch of people who are as passionate about the music as you are.
I saw them in August and ive had withdrawl ever since
Now having said that, I do believe that they are far and away the best band to emerge in the last ten years and that like it or not, they will continue to be relevant and talked about for many years to come. I would just never seriously say it the way I did the other day. Sorry to stir the pot.
Are they really that relevant though? I've posted this before - I could literally pick any 10 people that I know and ask them if they know any Arcade Fire songs - and I would seriously be surprised if any of them even recognized the band....
I guess that is also just a sign of the times musically speaking.
they are definitely relevant. they are the only indie band with a nomination for best album of the year. theres a seperate alternative category with indie bands, but AF are the only one in the running for the main album of the year with gaga and beiber and all that. the grammys seem stuck in the 90's, when was the last time you heard an alternative band?
second, they are a huge band right now. they have grown exponentially since 2005 when everyone became aware of them. They sold out two shows at Madison Square Garden and i saw them in 2007 and last year and can confirm the crowds have only gotten bigger.
Their profile has only gotten bigger as well. Performing on the Daily Show. Microsoft ripping them off. Appearances in the trailer of Where the Wild things are. Spike Jonz directing The Suburbs. SNL. Terry Gilliam directed concert. Song used in a commercial during last years Super Bowl.
They are one of the biggest bands in indie rock, and indie rock is the biggest genre in music.
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5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
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4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
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9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
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Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
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hahahahaha, i could never put my finger on it but i think you sir, have nailed it.
I've tried a lot to like this band, but i guess i am one of the ones that doesn't get it.
Took me a while to "get" this band also, but now they are one of my favorites. Choosing them over Soundgarden at Lollapalooza last year was tough, but I realized Arcade Fire is in their prime and I had seen/heard Chris Cornell a few times and knew it wouldn't be the same.
Some of their songs are very Springsteenish, which really attracted me to them, plus Funeral is such a kick ass album.
East Troy 2003
Chicago x2, Summerfest x2, 2006
Chicago THE VIC, Lollapalooza, 2007
bonnaROOOOOOO 2008
Chicago x2 2009
(EV chicago 2008 night 2)
Okay I hadn't checked on this thread in a few days and I feel like I should clarify this just a bit. My comment was an attempt at a tongue-in-cheek reference to how all of the pretentious, Pitchfork-reading, self-righteous fans try to communicate their love for this band. I simply forgot a few key emoticons to clue everyone in. Now having said that, I do believe that they are far and away the best band to emerge in the last ten years and that like it or not, they will continue to be relevant and talked about for many years to come. I would just never seriously say it the way I did the other day. Sorry to stir the pot.
Are they really that relevant though? I've posted this before - I could literally pick any 10 people that I know and ask them if they know any Arcade Fire songs - and I would seriously be surprised if any of them even recognized the band....
I guess that is also just a sign of the times musically speaking.
Well by no means would I really use this as a gauge because I know how 99% of the people on this board feel about the Grammy Awards, but for what it's worth they are nominated for Album of the Year and are the only "rock" band performing on the show. Having a #1 album doesn't mean that much any more, but they seem to be in the unique situation of maintaining their appeal and credibility to the indie hipsters while experiencing mainstream success.
The best recent comparison is probably Radiohead, except they show no signs of straying from what got them to this point the way Radiohead did. If they continue to put out an album every three years I firmly believe that they stand a chance at being as big as any band can be in this day and age. The fact that their live shows have been regarded as life-changing experiences by more than a few people is also in their favor.
In many ways Arcade Fire is a terrible band to see live. If only for the reason that any other band you see after, is a let down. Its like picking Steinbeck or Dave Eggers as the author you will start reading if youve never read a book before, or reading Watchmen and Sin City, and Blankets for your first ever forays into graphic novel. These are the masters of their trade, of their art, and anything else is sort of downhill from there.
theres just something so primal and important and necessary about the act of screaming every single lyrics at the top of your lungs, with a bunch of people who are as passionate about the music as you are.
I saw them in August and ive had withdrawl ever since
they are definitely relevant. they are the only indie band with a nomination for best album of the year. theres a seperate alternative category with indie bands, but AF are the only one in the running for the main album of the year with gaga and beiber and all that. the grammys seem stuck in the 90's, when was the last time you heard an alternative band?
second, they are a huge band right now. they have grown exponentially since 2005 when everyone became aware of them. They sold out two shows at Madison Square Garden and i saw them in 2007 and last year and can confirm the crowds have only gotten bigger.
Their profile has only gotten bigger as well. Performing on the Daily Show. Microsoft ripping them off. Appearances in the trailer of Where the Wild things are. Spike Jonz directing The Suburbs. SNL. Terry Gilliam directed concert. Song used in a commercial during last years Super Bowl.
They are one of the biggest bands in indie rock, and indie rock is the biggest genre in music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeHV3tyNQ60
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
Ya that was good, gotta check out some of there stuff now.